Nursery Practitioner Qualified L2/L3

Littleelmsdaycare; Catford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Catford is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner. Successful candidates must demonstrate key skills including excellent communication and a passion for child interaction. The role offers full-time hours with a competitive salary of up to £27,040 per year and various benefits including a £1000 welcome bonus and generous childcare discounts.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome bonus

Free daily hot lunch

Generous Childcare discount

Support to gain higher qualifications

Free uniform

Responsibilities

• Provide care and education to children in Nursery.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Collaborate with team to enhance nursery facilities.

Skills

Experience in Nursery Practitioner role

Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years childcare

Knowledge of EYFS & Statutory framework

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use initiative

Passion for working with children

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Qualified L2/L3

Department: Little Elms Catford

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford

Reporting To: Mica Lennox Callender

Compensation: £23,790 - £27,040 / year

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Catford Nursery. The nursery offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £27,040.00 per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
• Level 2/3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day‑to‑day interaction with children

Benefits

• New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free Uniform
• New starter goody bag

Things you need to know

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

Key Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Catford Nursery. The nursery offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
• Level 2/3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day‑to‑day interaction with children